25 Seeds Lamb's Quarters Chenopodium album Edible Leaf Vegetable

Lamb's Quarters is a fast-growing annual leafy green known for its soft, tender leaves and mild, spinach-like flavor. Chenopodium album is a traditional garden and forage plant that produces abundant, versatile foliage, making it a rewarding choice for growers who enjoy harvesting fresh greens from their own garden beds. Its upright, branching habit and vigorous growth make it an easy and productive addition to ornamental and kitchen gardens alike.

The leaves can be harvested young and used fresh in salads or lightly cooked in soups, stews, and sautés, similar to spinach or chard. For best flavor, pick tender leaves from the top of the plant before it begins to flower. This species self-seeds readily and thrives in disturbed, well-drained soils, so it is well suited to naturalized areas, pollinator gardens, and edible landscapes where a low-maintenance leafy green is desired.
Species: Chenopodium album
Type: Annual
Plant_Habit: Upright, branching leafy annual
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
Days_to_Harvest: 40-60
Zones: 3-10
Germination: 7-14 days
Sowing: Direct sow after last frost, surface sow and lightly press into soil
Spacing: 8-12 inches apart
Notes: Harvest young leaves for the mildest flavor